The Trans America Trail and BDR travels have given me insights into ADV motorcycling and camping as a senior rider. Join me on the ORBDR and I'll share my tips and thoughts.
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@MotoMission.2 ай бұрын
What a great video. I am glad you showed so many tips and the true adventure experience. This is gonna serve the adv community well for a long time.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you, Brock.
@rogue56432 ай бұрын
72 years old, twice surviving cancer. Vietnam vet. Still riding since 1967. Exactly what he said, take your time, enjoy what's around you. Don't stop. Always push forward . Adapt, improvise and overcome. When I stop riding is when I stop living. God bless you sir.
@jenkins19792 ай бұрын
Hi rogue5643 I'm from northern Illinois and am 71,still riding myself.If you live near me I'm always looking for a riding partner.Let me know
@rogue56432 ай бұрын
@jenkins1979 I'm in southern New Mexico. Got to be in the west & warm. Thank you for the invite. If you decide to go on a nice trip, you're more than welcome to come by for camping or bike work.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
@rogue5643, you're an inspiration. God is blessing us isn't he.
@rogue56432 ай бұрын
@jrdepew Every day, sir ! I'm very lucky to have people who have helped and stood beside me
@gregc66612 ай бұрын
Wow Sir, you’ve been riding as long as I’ve been alive. I’m 57 and I’ve been riding for 49 years. Thanks for giving hope and encouragement to keep riding for many more years. Ride safely
@BruceKronАй бұрын
I rode the 1100 miles of dirt/mud up the Alcan in the 70's on a 500 Suz. Can't afford a proper adventure bike now, but I did place 2nd in class in a motocross last summer. Won't be 80 until later this summer so I only have about 20 good years of riding to look forward to.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Spectacular! Thats out of my league riding!
@estebanmorales65682 ай бұрын
I'm 68 and just got a V Strom 800DE Adventure. This is the perfect channel for me.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Very cool. Welcome.
@maxflight77724 күн бұрын
Enjoy your bike !! 👍🏻
@rezaizadkhah5367Ай бұрын
Very inspiring video, I'm 59, and I was thinking that it's a little late, but you prove that to never give up to the people's advice. I'm enjoying every moment of my rides and being part of this beautiful nature.
@elgringoecАй бұрын
I was 58 when I bought my KTM 300xcw. It's really up to each of us to know our capabilities and limitations. It's not for others to say. Especially if they can't ride as well as we do.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Well said!
@maxflight77724 күн бұрын
Not too late ! Get a personal trainer, buy a bike no more than 150 kg A CRF250 L , or if that’s too dull, a Husqvarna 701
@maxflight77724 күн бұрын
Not only do I love your youtube channel… I love the comments ! Wow ! What fantastic compelling posts 👍🏻
@jrdepew24 күн бұрын
Thank you very much!
@KRColsonАй бұрын
I'm 69 and and I admit I would not like to attempt most of the trails you navigated JR! You are a machine! I really enjoyed watching and I could actually feel my stomach churning and heart pounding as I watched you plough through! I have nothing but admiration for your intestinal fortitude in tackling some of the most brutal trails I've seen! And you did alone for the most part! Cheers to you.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@bradb25142 ай бұрын
This is my first video of yours I’ve seen. Count me as subscribed! Ride on! 👍
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Like your Avatar too!
@KetilDuna2 ай бұрын
This is both impressive and motivating - thank you for sharing!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! If you live in Norway, I Visited hiked and camped Stavanger area number of years ago.
@telefrk492 ай бұрын
Just found your channel! I'm 68 and just retired...just bought a DRZ 400, and am so interested in learning more about adventure and dual sport! Ridden my whole life, and there is something about solo camping that intrigues me!!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! I do alot of moto camping. There are many videos on the channel if it helps
@Buzz.Scholz-vi1ed2 ай бұрын
Well done. As a 6 decades motorcyclist myself, I take pride in my fully intact sense of adventure. In Australia the distances are vast, and services are few and far between. A lot of dirt. I am on my second klr650. It has taken me 107,000km so far. I have a couple v stroms for the better roads. My original has 160,000km and counting. Never miss an opportunity to find a new place to ride. Summer here can be brutal, and I don't recover these days as well as I used to. Wildlife here is always a factor. Hit a kangaroo at speed in 1986 that was life changing. Have hit dozens more since with much better outcome. I reckon I would rather deal with that than the distracted drivers texting on the main roads. It's great to see other "oldies" out and about doing what I love. Happy trails
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you much for reaching out. The old reliable Thumpers have that adventure feel built into them don't they. Deer here in the USA are a threat.
@craigwesson1788Ай бұрын
Glad to see a senior perspective of riding and camping !
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks. Enjoyed the project.
@scottbohannon5860Ай бұрын
All of your points are spot on JR! I also use my riding to reset my mind and break away from the stress and trials life can lump on us. Great video and I look forward to your next one! Thanks for taking us all along!!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Absolutely!!
@jwerner3903Ай бұрын
A lot of that terrain looked pretty scary but the thing I’ve noticed is that the camera never captures the actual roughness of the terrain. Even though it looked like stuff I wouldn’t try to handle especially with a heavily loaded bike, it was probably even tougher than what we could see on camera. Terrific work!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
The camera flattens it out, that’s true.
@michaelschmitzerle25872 ай бұрын
Just found this channel while surfing the net. I’m 74 and retired after 41 years in law enforcement from Michigan. Was a motor officer for a bit. I currently ride a 2017 Indian Roadmaster. Plan to ride to Texas, soon to an Indian Motorcycle rally! I agree wholeheartedly, just have to take your time while on a road trip. However, the biggest challenge at my age is trying to stay as healthy as possible. My Bride has a gps tracker connected to our phones so she can monitor my ride and keep connected to me. God bless all of my mature and fellow wise riders. As it’s been said ,”keep the rubber side down.👍
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Welcome to The Senior Class! That phone app is very usefull. When out of coverage a Garmin or like is able to communicate and can have tracking on map site leaving time stamped bread crumbs if you subscribe for that. Stay health and safe.
@onthethrottle7104Ай бұрын
Thank you for your 41 years of law enforcement, michaelschmitzerle. I appreciate your service and I wish the very best for you and your rides that are coming soon!
@RGB8722 ай бұрын
You finally made a greatest hits video😂. Nicely done, as always. Thank you. Inspiring.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Who would have thunk?!
@joeblow1934Ай бұрын
That was a LOT of fun! As always, thanks for taking us along! 🛵
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@ItIsWhatItIsTV-2 ай бұрын
Man you are living the life i want so badly..thanks for the vid. Im much younger than you but you give me hope that its not to late.. i have to get my shit together. Thanks for the vid. Ive spent majority of my life working but the definition of freedom to me is this type of stuff.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Think big, start small. Do what you can as you can. Thanks so much for watching.
@ItIsWhatItIsTV-2 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew Thanks elder.
@jimpalmer1969Ай бұрын
Nice to find this community of like minded and age correct. I'm 70 and ride an 85 Goldwing and a 72 CB450. I like to do MC camping in the GL in eastern OR. I like to ride the forest service roads and sometime wind up in the dirt. Good tips, thanks for the videos!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@bogijonsАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing, some real useful info for us older riders there.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks for reaching out!
@RJvidmotoАй бұрын
My new favorite channel!
@steverussell9340Ай бұрын
Good to see fellow seniors enjoying the moment! I’m hoping to travel from the U.K. and travel down to southern Spain 🇪🇸….you have proven that we don’t all want to do the gardening!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Hah! So right you are. Have a fantastic journey.
@patrickbegin5145Ай бұрын
Surely how I see my own retirement pace. Ride Slow. Ride Far. Ride safe. Know your limits. Stop to enjoy the view and the perfumes of nature. Enjoy the ride. Enjoy the peace. Side note: One the most down to earth and realistic vlog I've seen. Cheers.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thank you for your comments. Nice to know others relate.
@mart7404Ай бұрын
Glad you are able to get on the trail. Time is limited and you've got the right attitude. Blaze on and smooth trails...with some fun stuff in between.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks for watching a the comment.
@contentofcharacterАй бұрын
Hey Joe, I’m really enjoying your videos. I started riding an adventure motorcycle about 18 months ago. I’m looking forward to many new adventures as I retire from my career at the end of this year. I’ll only be 50 and Good Lord willing I’ll have many years of adventure ahead of me. Thanks for the inspiration. I hope to see you on the trail sometime.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
That is awesome to retire that young. Enjoy it!
@bking44042 ай бұрын
Enjoy all your videos. Quite the pleasure and watching them. I too and I see your writer at 72. I really enjoyed your comments. At the end of the video it hit home especially growing older and how far one can push itself at that age. Just need to be aware. Don't overdo it and enjoy the ride so I know how you're feeling. Not much of a moto camper. I live in Pueblo, Colorado so when I go out down towards Silverton and that area I have a truck camper with a bike rack on the front of the old DR. Up on that and drive to my home base. I have a another senior partner in South fork and we just head out wherever we want to go. He was a logger for 30 years down in that area so he knows every trail and road. There is good riding partner. Get out the Colorado this year. Hope to see you. Going to try to hook up with Brock and you two guys put out the great the best videos there are. Keep up the great work. Hopefully see you in Colorado. Take care of my brother. Peace out
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
This season will see me doing more base camp rides like you describe. Thanks for watching.
@michaelmarchuk3692Ай бұрын
Thanks for the inspiration, I'm a 56 yo rider and look forward to riding when I'm 67! I'll share one of my tips with everyone, Bungee cords of any kind are the poorest excuse for securing anything on an off road motorcycle! Hence why he lost his tent. I always use conventional cam tightener style straps, never had an issue losing anything even when I've been tired and sloppy securing them. Riding a 2010 BMW GS 800 twin.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Valid tip. Thanks.
@jimdobbie15712 ай бұрын
Old and in the way! 71 and on Quadra Island BC. DR 650 on the coast, across Canada, Philippines, Vietnam, Baja, etc. Keep on riding!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Whow! I have a ways to catch up. Very cool.
@telefrk492 ай бұрын
Awesome!!
@ChrisSauer-oe5veАй бұрын
Please how you are island jumping Sir 👏 I am very interested 🏍️
@jimdobbie1571Ай бұрын
BC Ferries.
@Liberty4EverАй бұрын
I bought a G310GS for my 60th birthday to do stuff just like this. Thanks for the inspirational video. 15:08 - That whoopty do was almost a whoopty don't. My old guy moto camping tip - a good lay flat hammock. My creaky old bones do not like sleeping on the ground like a Neanderthal.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Happy birthday!
@scottbohannon58602 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips JR! Excellent video. I love seeing the sights out west! Not much interesting riding here in central Illinois. My son and I are going to ride the Shawnee National Forest towards the end of March and see what we can find.
@johndevito42372 ай бұрын
Try the SOAL route in Southern Ohio. It goes through the Ohio Shawnee Forest. It even has some additional advanced loops.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@leonbeck6254Ай бұрын
Hats off to you😉. Have street bikes love to ride. 73 have the time of my life🎉😂. Hate those flying bugs🤣🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Two wheels is the answer!
@jonasrice91292 ай бұрын
Great video JR! Love watching your adventures. Keep living life to the fullest!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@AT2021Rocker2 ай бұрын
Love your videos!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jerrycollison3929Ай бұрын
Awesome! Thx, bro!!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
You bet!
@motorclawАй бұрын
Fantastic video! I love your commentary too, it really helps me get a feel for your experience and gets me excited about going to some of these places myself.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Glad you enjoyed! Helps future content to know what resonates with viewers.
@powderpig558 күн бұрын
Hello, I just stumbled on to your channel and really liked the video, I'll be watching some more. Im 69, also ride a DR. Did the Magruder corridor a couple years ago with some friends on a borrowed DRZ and was hooked on adventure riding. Thanks for making a great video, maybe I'll run into you on the trail someday!
@jrdepew8 күн бұрын
Welcome to the channel. You might check out these videos that include the MaGruder. I’ve ridden both directions on the DR. 2020, and 2022. Lots of DR travel including the TAT. STAY health and enjoy the rides. Motorcycle Camping- Too Old? / The Wilderness/ 3,500 Mile 2022 Series Ep1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnSnapmal6yhhpo.
@martincyr72592 ай бұрын
Always a joy watching your videos JR. Wishing you great health to pursue your motorcycle journyes this coming season. God bless.👍
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank You! Same to all.
@mmxperformance8397Ай бұрын
Way to go! Great video! Thank you!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@adventurod2 ай бұрын
Amazing perspective!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@seisamigos3972 ай бұрын
Nice synopsis JR. I'd watched your earlier series of the OBDR and this sums it up beautifully. Really good tips. Love the way you're talking yourself through the difficult sections. As an older usually solo rider I'm starting to ask myself many of those questions. So far so good. Enjoy the up coming riding season. Really enjoy your videos.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@RetiredAdventureRider2 ай бұрын
Great video. I appreciate the tips. Looking forward to getting out as soon as the weather improves.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
You and me both! Looks like you have a good perspective on the sport and being retired.
@davea95022 ай бұрын
Another great video, I sure look forward to them! I also have a DR650 and pay attention to how you pack, tires you run, etc etc.. Sure appreciate the time & effort made to produce them. Thank you!!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! My packing works well. Tires sometimes comes down to what's available.
@Badhagis17 күн бұрын
Tip: Don't just strap your things behind a strap, but actually wrap the strap(s) around it tightly, before tying it off. Then it is much less likely to slip out over rough terrain. Love your videos Sir, thanks for sharing!!
@jrdepew16 күн бұрын
Good tip!
@MrBokertovАй бұрын
So glad I found your channel! I am 65, Swiss expat living in Malaysia. Your BDR network of unpaved roads in the U.S. is really a dream. Thanks for sharing your experience as a senior ADV solo rider! And keep those videos coming!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@davidnightingale31572 ай бұрын
Well said and well done. Like your style
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Great to hear guys are enjoying the content.
@orlandominichielloАй бұрын
Thanks for great video, inspires me to keep riding.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@robertgullickson87582 ай бұрын
After watching several of your Adv videos, I have to say I really enjoyed this one. It is quick and yet very helpful. I can't wait to get back out there myself. Thanks JR
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@vikingga2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your adventures. I bought my DR650 to do exactly what you ARE doing... Mindful that you've got me by about 2 decades and still getting out to all those Backcountry Routes... an inspiration that I can do it as well. Thanks again.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Great to hear!
@scottknapp17332 ай бұрын
Excellent! Still hoping to get out there on a bike someday soon! Love the Team Scout hat!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
It's my go to cap. You still have one?
@nitromodel6962 ай бұрын
That is absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing. I hope to do that one day! I just got a DRZ400S and I setting it up for more offroad use.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Go for it! The DRZ is a great bike that will serve you well. Thanks so much for watching.
@michaeldavison4302 ай бұрын
Some seriously beautiful country!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Right!
@jimcummins18932 ай бұрын
Another great video, JR. Thanks for taking us along. Would love to ride with you someday. #rideFHAT
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Would be fun.
@ortegastixАй бұрын
Brilliant!👍🏽
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks
@RoadDogSteve2 ай бұрын
Excellent views, terrain and tips. Well done... thanks
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@monsterslayer43172 ай бұрын
Wow, fantastic ride. A lot of gnarly sections. What a workout! Magnificent country though. Hats off to you tackling that solo. Just my kinda stuff, though I ride a street bike with ADV tires, so look for somewhat better road surface. Still wind up on roads like that some times, though. 65 yo, been riding since I was 9. Just got started packing a tent and bed roll the last few years. Love outdoors and the solitude. Really a salve to my soul.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Something about having your house and needs strapped on behind you and heading out!
@jamesbramblett3346Ай бұрын
All good Sage advice. I’m 52 and just starting to transition to the ADV style of riding. You inspire me. Thanks so much
@jrdepewАй бұрын
That’s great. I think you will enjoy ADV.
@alanspring8462Ай бұрын
❤ Happy I subscribed my friend.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks for subbing!
@timmoore6656Ай бұрын
Thanks for the great tips!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
I really can use and appreciate the feedback. 🙂
@timmoore6656Ай бұрын
Get a drone, your channel will be that much better with footage from the air.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
I may do that. Argh!
@vdr43632 ай бұрын
WELL DONE!...you rock......an inspiration for young and old.....
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Your comment inspires me!
@vdr43632 ай бұрын
if you ever heading into California, Western Sierras, give me a holler, you have a place to camp and chill. Where are you located?@@jrdepew
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
My home is Virginia. I spend time in Washington (State) too. Hmm, maybe the N. Cal BDR this year? I need to find a way to bookmark offers like yours. Very nice.
@rhugh022 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the video. Cheers.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@RubiKonAdventures2 ай бұрын
Nice. I like how you did your gear video. Good approach to the subject. Also loved reliving the ORBDR as well. Hoping to do the NorCal BDR this fall. Taking off for the Trans Tiaga 1st of June. Maybe fit the Wyo BDR in between those trips. Best laid plans 😊. ~Grizz
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Oh the "best laid plans". But a Man with no plan is going nowhere! Enjoyed your ORBDR of course though I didn"t get as far south.
@Tcchamp5877Ай бұрын
I’m 65 soon to be 66 retired and looking for that next adventure. I own a Rv and want to travel out west and have decided to trailer an adventure bike rather than tow a car. I’ll be a new rider so I’m taking a skills course in the spring and will be bike shopping after that. I do not plan to attempt anything like you’re doing but want to experience logging road’s to trails depending on where I am. Mostly I’ll be taking it easy and learning as I ride and to be safe more than anything else. Your video and editing are so well done. Happy travels and thanks for the inspiration..
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing your plan. Sounds like a prudent approach and I am sure the skills course will be a great spring board for the rest of your summer. I plan to be out west again with bike and truck.
@EyesUpMCАй бұрын
nice video, nice riding and a beautiful bike :D
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thanks!
@Rickfoo14Ай бұрын
Thank you Jr :). I've been riding since I was a kid, I'm now 65. I had a accident almost exactly 1 year ago and thought I was done riding. I've discovered your channel just a month or so ago, and you have opened my eyes to entire new type of riding :)). Note- I've been off road riding for decades but had wrong bike, for my age and was still riding like I was young. Now I can get the proper bike and have a whole new adventure of riding to do! :))
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Welcome aboard. Glad the videos are being of some good.
@johnstahl5699Ай бұрын
Thanks JR, I love your closing statement. At 68 I’ve learned to leave my ego at home and not to ride over my abilities.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
That’s actually easier to do when solo unless your with close buddy. Good advice.
@alsnyder16602 ай бұрын
Nice video. Your tastes in solo riding, camping and mosquito avoidance are very similar to mine. Have fun, stay safe.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thanks, will do!
@sawdog0072 ай бұрын
Really good video and a good look at the Oregon BDR. I am 65 years old and retire this summer, also have a Honda 300 Rally that has already done the Washington and Idaho BDR's. Someday I hope I will be able to do the Trans America trail as my daughter lives close to the end of the trail in Pennsylvania. Trying to get my brother into BDR riding but he is more into riding our Harley Davidson motorcycles. Our bikes both have over 100K miles on them riding the western states, but it isn't nothing compared to the dirt of the BDR's. Keep up the great videos they are inspiring.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Great to hear these older rider stories. I have two rides across the USA. The TAT in 2019 got me back into riding. Then WABDR, IDBDR, MABDR and WYBDR and ORBDR followed by return to Virginia on dirt. Got into videoing and most of the rides are on my channel. Love the freedom of the trail. Great to have a Brother to enjoy riding with.
@papatorr3669Ай бұрын
Good video. The DR650 is such a great bike, I owned one as well as the KLR650 and F650GS DAKAR. It's probably mostly because I'm barely 5'4" but I found them all to be, in increasing severity: too big, too tall, and unnecessarily heavy loaded for off road, camping, and picking up. I consider my DR350 more than enough (a CRF300 too), but any 250 class is enough. Especially if you're taking your time, packing light, consider safety first, etc. and are a senior. Imagine falling off the downhill side of a trail with a loaded Tenere 700 or larger bike... fogetaboutit! You'll not get back on trail by yourself! So far my TW200 goes anywhere my XT225 goes, and the plan is to make a TW225 six speed! And don't rule out the CT90/110 with dual range hi/lo transmission if you're not going above 45mph roads. 😊
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Lots of good lighter weight options. I'll be on my WR250 this season.
@ricardodossantosguggiana3458Ай бұрын
Sir, greath video, greath idea sharing your tips. Tank you from Brazil.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
You are very welcome
@scapflciАй бұрын
Great vid! Turning 54 this year, gonna spend time doing exactly this.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
good plan
@onerider8082 ай бұрын
Great episode; thanks. I ride and camp by myself a lot, and find I take less adventurous roads than I would if I was riding with someone else. I don’t have an InReach yet, so play it safer than I normally would.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Sounds great! The InReach is worth it . Especially to my Wife and Daughters peace of mind.
@johnsonshieh502 ай бұрын
people said age is just a number! I totally agree.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
I agree with your agreement! Thanks.
@babar69110Ай бұрын
Really good editing. Kudos!!
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Glad you liked it!!
@markjacobs39562 ай бұрын
Good stuff, JR. I, too, am up there in age. Nursing a sprained ankle now from a tip over. Wear good protective gear, especially BOOTS. I have moved to motel sleeping for a lighter load and only haul it for single overnight trips.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Great tip! I should have included protective gear.
@CoastalADVАй бұрын
Started riding again at 61, Thank for being a great inspiration to all of us and love all those tips. I ride the Coastal Areas of the Gulf of Mexico mainly. Let me know if you every venture this way. I've bought a camera and just start posting on KZbin. Hope to be on the rode soon after taking care of a few things on my KLR 650 and finishing my recovery from open heart surgery. A friend gave me my KLR two weeks before my emergency surgery. Didn't have a heart attack and I'm recovering quickly. Hope springs eternal! Keep posting those videos! Thanks again.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Heal up and enjoy that KLR. I have ridden a good deal of Florida's upper gulf coast. Try Apalachicola National Forest for some dirt.
@johncollinsworth67542 ай бұрын
Great video - subscribed! Knowing how video cameras tend to flatten the perspective, the inclines and declines you rode were obviously very steep not to mention the rocks, sand and ash. Retired and looking forward to some moto camping myself this year.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub!
@ALinthePacificNW2 ай бұрын
Nice video JR, thank you for the tips. I wrote them down and plan to periodically review them as I ride into 60 this year... take care ... -AL
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Have fun! By no means covers the subject but some. Maybe another tip video?
@kurtgriffioen9931Ай бұрын
I’m 68 just retired and ordered new bike , nice to see older guys going strong 💪 😂🎉
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Great. New Bike Day coming. Congrats on retirement.
@roberteads99952 ай бұрын
First senior channel that lives the dream that I live. I stay on the slab but live on the road with a cargo conversion camping and riding twistiest is the only diff. I’ll be 76 in April, don’t let the old in. Sub’d
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Cool. Would like to see your rig. Leaning towards your style in the future.
@roberteads99952 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew I can send some pics after I finish moving my daughter in Huntsville AL. I’d rather get a prostate exam than move
@philsmith23462 ай бұрын
I'm 75, got a Beemer that outweighs me by SEVERAL hundred pounds, but she needs to be ridden this season, here in West Virginia. Thanks for the inspiration and practical tips. Enjoy the good old West, Sir!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Awsome. We just do what we can while we can
@Hapfletcher2 ай бұрын
Very good video I'm pushing 65 now and still riding. Born and raised in Oregon. I ride a Gen 2 KLR but the DR is a great bike. I live in the Philippines now but I still make trips to Oregon to take the KLR out for adventure rides.. stay safe..
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Right on! The KLR will be waiting and anxious to roll!
@capoa6662 ай бұрын
you got my sub just because you ride the machine DR FUCKING 650 im not so old im 53 ,this easter gona do a off road trip with my trusty dr650se.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
The DR has served me well.
@telefrk492 ай бұрын
Nice!!
@TWTourist2 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your video. I’m 61 and double retiree and still can’t smell the roses. 🤣🤣 Stay young and ride on.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Right on!
@painsrides36162 ай бұрын
Love your vids JR... Thanks for making them. I'm 56 and starting to dip my toes into ADV riding but I really can't get into it the way I'd like to until I retire.. So until then I'm focused on staying healthy, in shape and riding mostly enduro to keep developing my off-road skills.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. Health and fitness are so important for the long game.
@painsrides36162 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew Cookies? .... 🤣
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Yes, please!
@MADDOG100ful2 ай бұрын
Nice!!!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@conniewaite13712 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and subbed.used to ride and camp before 12hr work days and raising kids.now retired at 70 and trying to get back into it.got a couple of small bikes just need practice and roynd out my camping gear . Hoping hubby will join me.want a cargo trailer to take the bikes with us as we camp.its a dream , working on the house as well.gotta make time,i know.spring is hear! Anxious to follow you for inspiration
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Sounds like a worthy plan. Thanks for subscribing. Lots of videos on the channel and though I haven’t done gear reviews you may pick up some ideas. Think big, start small.
@conniewaite13712 ай бұрын
@@jrdepew I have been following them for some time.thank you
@rainerjager8225Ай бұрын
Nice Video! Greetings from Germany....
@jrdepewАй бұрын
Thank you very much! Nice to hear from you way over there.
@davidcox89612 ай бұрын
Thanks JR, for sharing the tips and the beautiful pacific NW scenery. I'm in WA. I'm also a senior 75. Got a bike for the first time in 45 years, a BMW r1100rt, 97. Not for off road, that's for sure. I'm more inclined to get a small trail bike for that. I'm getting set up for moto camping. I'm going to head toward the West side of the Olympic's, along the coast. See how it goes, maybe keep going South along the coastal roads. Cheers Mate !
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
I would like to ride that coastal area. Beach camping mostly I assume.
@davidcox89612 ай бұрын
@@jrdepewI'm not sure what I'll find for camping. It's been way too long since I've been there.
@shanebowyer21682 ай бұрын
Legend
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Hah🤔!
@alainmaurice53832 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for all the things you teach me. It's always very interesting to watch your videos. Do you have an adventure planned for summer 2024?
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Yes I have. Tennessee and Moab and?
@adventuremulemoto2 ай бұрын
Subbed!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thanks. Great name!
@larryambrose73022 ай бұрын
Excellent vid! I’m 74, been riding Street and Dirt since 18 yrs old. 2013 F6B Goldwing and 2003 XR650R Honda are my current rides. I’m definitely riding slower last few yrs.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Two iconic bikes. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@lcurtsinger43132 ай бұрын
To me the limations have made things more enjoyable, i never thought slowing down woulc give me such a perspective, i take in more
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Definitely! One advantage of going solo too.
@domenik83392 ай бұрын
I also had a bug spray failure when I was in Washington, sawyer 20% picardin is the only thing I have found that works!
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Not Deet Free for sure!
@lawrence70652 ай бұрын
You West Coasters are so fortunate. Back East in Pennsylvania the riding is limited.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
So true. I live in Virginia but fortunate to get out west some.
@estebanmorales6568Ай бұрын
A few weeks after I got my 800 DE I dropped it on a very sandy National Forestry Road. It took me about 45 minutes to pick it up. I should have done some practice runs on that procedure.
@jrdepewАй бұрын
It is real!
@davidcox89612 ай бұрын
I think I'll share my choice of some gear I got to take touring. As an old guy I want to be able to sleep well. So, I bought two insulated air mattresses and a Big Agnes sleeping bag. I was going to use my old bicycle touring tent but I opted for the Big Agnes Wyoming. I figure that I might need to hunker down because of weather or just feeling wore out. I can do that in this tent. The rain fly area has standing head room. I could park the bike in it if I wanted to. Looking forward to Spring so I can try it out.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
That is awesome. A good nights sleep is very important. We have to adapt to our circumstances and what’s putting a smile on us.
@davidcox89612 ай бұрын
@@jrdepewI may regret the tent choice. It's a bugger to get set up. Probably get easier as I use it. I went overboard with the bag. Zero degree rated but that means I'll be comfortable when it's 35.
@ScooterintheSticks2 ай бұрын
Senior riding. On my mind of late. As I close in on my 70th birthday I've begun to feel new limitations riding off-road. Especially when I'm alone and out of cell phone range. Some adjustments are in order and some fall within your tips. I'm not sure I can safely pick up my Royal Enfield Himalayan anymore so I just purchased an Eastbound MotoWinch. That should help pick it up as long as I don't break an arm or leg. And I see you carry a Garmin device. That's on my to do list as well. And some more aggressive tires. One other thing I've done is purchase a Honda Trail 125. It's light and will go anywhere I would take my Himalayan off road. And even into rougher tracks and single trail that I wouldn't attempt with the bigger motorcycle. Getting older does change things. I just need to be paying close attention so I don't miss the signs... I loved watching your video. Beautiful ride and thoughts. Thank you.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Such great feed back. There is alot of info I didn't cover. So many of us are reaching that age to critically assess and make prudent changes. The Honda Trail looks like a hoot.
@jasonmellor80692 ай бұрын
I’m with your brother, Two years ago I broke my leg while riding the Arizona BDR on my Yamaha T7. I spent the next six weeks contemplating my riding future . I decided I had two options quit riding or get a smaller bike OK only one option get a smaller bike last year I went back to Arizona and completed the route on my new DRZ 400 it made off-road riding fun again and a lot safer.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
THIS! I will be riding my WR250R for most of this season.
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
And, the AZBDR is one I’d like to do.
@howarddelfava2 ай бұрын
great video. I appreciate all the tips. What kind of safety gear do you wear?
@jrdepew2 ай бұрын
Leatt knee/shin guards, Forcefield Pro Air armored shirt, Astar Tech3 boots. The helmet is Bell MX-9 Adventure. Mosko Woodman pants. That’s it in this warm weather video.